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"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" The Musical Seeks Kids

Ocean Springs, MS, United States
ID: 589970Exp: 9/15/2025
Description:

Casting call for kids and teens for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" The Musical. Please see the details below. About the project: The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic. We hope you join us in telling the real meaning of Christmas! Additional info: Please come prepared to sing about a one minute cut from a song of your choice from a musical; either current or classic Broadway is fine. (Please PERFORM your song. Don't just sing it.) Please bring your song on your device. Directors will have a Bluetooth speaker to join to play your audition tracks. There will be a short dance audition, but please do not be discouraged by this. They are merely trying to find dancers rather than movers. This is not a dance-heavy show, but if you have that talent, we want to see you shine! You may also be asked to read from the script either alone or paired with others. Must be available to be at called rehearsals. All conflicts must be submitted at auditions. Cast may not commit to any other theatrical shows whose rehearsals may conflict with our rehearsal schedule AFTER being cast in this production and turning in your conflicts. Once you have committed to the show, we need you to be here. Production dates are December 5th, 6th, and 7th. If interested, please apply.

12 roles

RalphMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The oldest and coolest. He’s the enforcer.

ImogeneFemale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Leader of the Herdmans. She’s loud, bossy, and crafty.

LeroyMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ralph’s backup. Very confident in the muscle department.

ClaudeMale8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Scrappy and smart

OllieMale8-12 y.o.All ethnicities

A bit of a naïve urchin who follows the older boys’ leads.

GladysFemale6-8 y.o.All ethnicities

Little but fierce. Nothing scares Gladys.

CharlieMale10-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Typical kid brother, says what he thinks.

BethFemale11-11 y.o.All ethnicities

Charlie’s older and wiser sister. She’s honest and kind.

Alice WendlekenFemale8-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Know-it-all. She thinks she’s perfect.

Elmer HopkinsMale10-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Preacher’s kid, which means he needs to behave and be nice.

Teddy ShoemakerMale9-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.

Ivy ReedFemale11-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Beth’s earnest friend who is sometimes a goody-goody.